About
Length1.2 mi
ShapeLoop
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain200 ft up
Typical time1 hr 15 min
TrailheadKahuku Unit, Highway 11
SurfaceGrass and cinder
Best seasonYear round. The summit area is cool and wet; the coastal and Kau Desert sections are hot and exposed.
DogsNot allowed
AccessibilityVery steep elevation gain and uneven, grassy and rocky terrain
What you'll see ⛰️ Summit🌄 Big views🏛️ Historic site

Puu o Lokuana in the Kahuku Unit can be hiked in two different ways. A shorter loop that takes you directly to the top of the iconic Puu o Lokuana cinder cone and loops back: this steep trail is appoximately a 130 foot (40 m) elevation change over a short distance. You then can continue along the grassy path into the red heart of Puu o Lokuana. Walk through the historic cinder quarry to the top of the hill and enjoy a panoramic view of Kahuku and the Ka coastline. Trailhead: Trail starts and ends at the base of the cinder cone. Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 0.4 mile (0.64 km) loop Duration: 30-45 minutes. Recommended if you have only a short time for a visit Or, a longer version that takes you along old ranch roads, through pasture land, across the cataclysmic 1868 lava flow , down an old airstrip, and to the top of cinder cone included above. Walk down the old airstrip and look for tiny green olivine crystals along its length. At the end of the airstrip, cross the road, walk into the red heart of the historic cinder quarry, and then hike to the crest of Puu o Lokuana with its breathtaking views of Kahuku. Trailhead: Trail starts and ends at the base of the cinder cone. Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 2-mile (3.2 km) loop, 130 feet (40 m) elevation change. Duration: 1- 1.5 hours Bring: water, sturdy footwear, and be prepared for sun, rain, heat or cold

Tips
The shortest walk in the Kahuku Unit and the best introduction to it. A longer loop option doubles the distance.
Location

Kahuku Unit, Highway 11

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